Episode 20. New Year's Resolutions

Send us Fan MailLet's kick off the new year with a few pieces of advice about the New Year's resolutions.You can download the complete transcript of this episode here.Words and phrases connected to the topic of New Year's resolutions: A FIRM RESOLUTION : a resolution that is not likely to changeTO MAKE A RESOLUTION : to decide to try very hard to do somethingTO KEEP A RESOLUTION / TO STICK TO A RESOLUTION : to continue trying very hard to do somethingTO FAIL ON A RESOLUTION : to stop trying very hard to do something Interesting words and expressions used in the recording: to be buzzing: to be full of energyjust a tad: just a little bitto have one too many: to drink too much alcoholhangover: headache and sick feeling that you have the day after drinking too much alcoholIt dawned on you: You suddenly realised somethingto take stock of your life: to stop and think carefully about your life so far, in order to decide what to do nextto give up / quit booze: to stop drinking alcoholthe festive season: Christmas and New Yearto be fed up with sth: bored and unhappy because something has continued for too longto dampen someone's spirtis: to make someone feel less determined or enthusiasticto piggyback on sth: to use something that already do as a support for something you want to doto give someone a piggyback: to give someone a ride on your back"the valley of disappointment" - the term James Clear uses to describe the initial period during which your hard effort doesn't bring the expected resultsto overcome difficulties: to successfully deal with difficultiesa cue: a thing that is a signal for somebody to do somethingto bundle something together: to group separate things togetherbits and bobs: small items of various kindsThis episode is based on insights from James Clear's book 'The Atomic Habits'.Takeaways:Tip 1: Set realistic goals.Tip 2: Combine the existing habit with a new one that brings you closer to achieving your goal.Tip 3: Join a group whose members pursue the same goal.Tip 4: Expect difficulties.Tip 5: Create the right environment, which will make it easier for you to stick to your resolution.For more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: [email protected] join us on social media: Instagram and  FacebookWould you like me to help you master your English? You can find out more about my courses here.